R50/53 MINI mania!!!
[lakesands, fixed your oopsie]
Charlie, I don't understand what you're asking for, what MINI names? Names of dealerships? Nicknames we give our own MINI? Dirty names we call each other in bed?
Please be more specific with your posts, I can't read your mind
Charlie, I don't understand what you're asking for, what MINI names? Names of dealerships? Nicknames we give our own MINI? Dirty names we call each other in bed?
Please be more specific with your posts, I can't read your mind

>>[lakesands, fixed your oopsie]
>>
>>Charlie, I don't understand what you're asking for, what MINI names? Names of dealerships? Nicknames we give our own MINI? Dirty names we call each other in bed?
>>
>>Please be more specific with your posts, I can't read your mind
The names of MINIs, since they began
>>
>>Charlie, I don't understand what you're asking for, what MINI names? Names of dealerships? Nicknames we give our own MINI? Dirty names we call each other in bed?
>>
>>Please be more specific with your posts, I can't read your mind

The names of MINIs, since they began
>>>>[lakesands, fixed your oopsie]
>>>>
>>>>Charlie, I don't understand what you're asking for, what MINI names? Names of dealerships? Nicknames we give our own MINI? Dirty names we call each other in bed?
>>>>
>>>>Please be more specific with your posts, I can't read your mind
>>
>>The names of MINIs, since they began
>>
Charlie,
You're about a clear as mud. Are you looking for actual vehicle model designations based upon the Mini design, such as: MG 1300, or Auntie Flo's pet name of "Gerbil" that she gave to her beige 1962 Morris Mini Minor?
>>>>
>>>>Charlie, I don't understand what you're asking for, what MINI names? Names of dealerships? Nicknames we give our own MINI? Dirty names we call each other in bed?
>>>>
>>>>Please be more specific with your posts, I can't read your mind

>>
>>The names of MINIs, since they began
>>
Charlie,
You're about a clear as mud. Are you looking for actual vehicle model designations based upon the Mini design, such as: MG 1300, or Auntie Flo's pet name of "Gerbil" that she gave to her beige 1962 Morris Mini Minor?
Trending Topics
Austin Seven
Morris Mini-Minor
Austin 850
Morris Mini-Traveller
Austin Mini Countryman
Austin Cooper
Austin Cooper 'S'
Morris Cooper
Morris Cooper 'S'
Austin Moke
Morris Moke
Riley Elf
Wolsley Hornet
... Mini Clubman
... Mini Clubman Estate
... Mini 1000
... Mini City
... Mini Sprite
... Mini Hot
Rover Mini 1.3
... are we getting close?
Morris Mini-Minor
Austin 850
Morris Mini-Traveller
Austin Mini Countryman
Austin Cooper
Austin Cooper 'S'
Morris Cooper
Morris Cooper 'S'
Austin Moke
Morris Moke
Riley Elf
Wolsley Hornet
... Mini Clubman
... Mini Clubman Estate
... Mini 1000
... Mini City
... Mini Sprite
... Mini Hot
Rover Mini 1.3
... are we getting close?
>>Austin Seven
>>Morris Mini-Minor
>>Austin 850
>>Morris Mini-Traveller
>>Austin Mini Countryman
>>Austin Cooper
>>Austin Cooper 'S'
>>Morris Cooper
>>Morris Cooper 'S'
>>Austin Moke
>>Morris Moke
>>Riley Elf
>>Wolsley Hornet
>> ... Mini Clubman
>> ... Mini Clubman Estate
>> ... Mini 1000
>> ... Mini City
>> ... Mini Sprite
>> ... Mini Hot
>>Rover Mini 1.3
>>
>> ... are we getting close?
Yes!
>>Morris Mini-Minor
>>Austin 850
>>Morris Mini-Traveller
>>Austin Mini Countryman
>>Austin Cooper
>>Austin Cooper 'S'
>>Morris Cooper
>>Morris Cooper 'S'
>>Austin Moke
>>Morris Moke
>>Riley Elf
>>Wolsley Hornet
>> ... Mini Clubman
>> ... Mini Clubman Estate
>> ... Mini 1000
>> ... Mini City
>> ... Mini Sprite
>> ... Mini Hot
>>Rover Mini 1.3
>>
>> ... are we getting close?
Yes!
8ball,
You are correct, the 1100 series used a different body, but with Mini drivetrain, suspension, etc.
see below:
The Morris 1100 took the original Mini design concept another stage further, it made its debut in 1962, one year before the near identical Austin version. The 1100 had an all new body shell with a transverse mounted 1098cc A-series engine driving the front wheels (as in the Mini). The suspension made use of Alex Moulton's Hydralastic design also used on the Mini and BMC 1800 range.
Initially the 1100 came only as a 4 door saloon, however this was quickly joined by a 2 door and a 2 door estate car known as the "Traveller". In 1967 a MKII 1100 was announced which introduced a new front grille, rear wings, rear lamps and revised trim. As would be expected Morris 1100's retained a few features to distinguish it from the Austin versions such as a different facia panel and minor trim variations.
The 1100 range quickly became Britains No1 seller and so consequently need little development during its lifetime, it remained in production alongside the larger engined 1300 versions and was eventually discontinued in 1971.
The MG 1100 used the usual BMC 1100 bodyshell, this time featuring an enlarged MG grille which dwarfed the front grilles on all other 1100 saloons !. Mechanically the MG 1100 used the same set-up as the rest of the range, it did however share the twin carbs and three branch manifold with its sporting sister model, the Riley (1100) Kestrel. The twin carb MG 1100 produced a sprightly 55bhp, enough power to turn this small car into an entertaining sports saloon
You are correct, the 1100 series used a different body, but with Mini drivetrain, suspension, etc.
see below:
The Morris 1100 took the original Mini design concept another stage further, it made its debut in 1962, one year before the near identical Austin version. The 1100 had an all new body shell with a transverse mounted 1098cc A-series engine driving the front wheels (as in the Mini). The suspension made use of Alex Moulton's Hydralastic design also used on the Mini and BMC 1800 range.
Initially the 1100 came only as a 4 door saloon, however this was quickly joined by a 2 door and a 2 door estate car known as the "Traveller". In 1967 a MKII 1100 was announced which introduced a new front grille, rear wings, rear lamps and revised trim. As would be expected Morris 1100's retained a few features to distinguish it from the Austin versions such as a different facia panel and minor trim variations.
The 1100 range quickly became Britains No1 seller and so consequently need little development during its lifetime, it remained in production alongside the larger engined 1300 versions and was eventually discontinued in 1971.
The MG 1100 used the usual BMC 1100 bodyshell, this time featuring an enlarged MG grille which dwarfed the front grilles on all other 1100 saloons !. Mechanically the MG 1100 used the same set-up as the rest of the range, it did however share the twin carbs and three branch manifold with its sporting sister model, the Riley (1100) Kestrel. The twin carb MG 1100 produced a sprightly 55bhp, enough power to turn this small car into an entertaining sports saloon
Yes, they were really close (as was the Mini Metro series) but after owning a few (MG 1100, Austin America, Austin 1100 Countryman Automatic) , I just can't say they were Mini's ...
.. that's kinda like saying a Ford F150 and a Lincoln Towncar are the same 'cause they have the same big V8, or that the MINI and the 3-series are the same 'cause they have the same rear suspension ... or stretching the family thing and saying the Austin Maxi landcrab was a Mini ...
But are we also gonna count the kit cars like the Mini-Marcos and the Ogle GT on the List?
.. that's kinda like saying a Ford F150 and a Lincoln Towncar are the same 'cause they have the same big V8, or that the MINI and the 3-series are the same 'cause they have the same rear suspension ... or stretching the family thing and saying the Austin Maxi landcrab was a Mini ...
But are we also gonna count the kit cars like the Mini-Marcos and the Ogle GT on the List?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
chrisx18240
1st Gen Countryman (R60) Talk (2010-2015)
26
Mar 16, 2022 09:56 AM
igzekyativ
MINIs & Minis for Sale
28
Dec 23, 2015 10:36 AM



